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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

More Exercise.-lseSS High 1AFl0B- ENtlnE
Too Much Injurious. as well rs Drinking
Too Much.
The following article on the
.sPerils Of High Living, from the
Piltsburg Post, comes up to our
ideas and meets our views on the
subject SO we'll, that we give It to
our readers entire.
Taking such deaths within very
few years as these Of Grant, Matt
Carpenter, Zach Chandler, Han
cock, Hendricks, Arthur Mcclellan,
Logan, David Davis, Gen. Miller,
Vanderbilt, and many less promi-
nenf But widely known men, and
il may b ascegtaiped that their
deaths rsrt duo 70 high living and
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23
Secretary Man

SeuentdEy naptI6. secretary man
ming has been disabled from SINH
lar cause, and President Cleveland
is, for the second time this winter,
laid up in bed with rheumatism,
govt or something Of the kind,
brought on by too much eating and
not enough exercise. Now Cleve-
land and Gen. Sheridan talk about
the message treatment, or sort
of Turkish bath treatment, to re-
duce their burdensome flesh. Me-
chanical removal of blubber in other
words. What they and all such
should do is to live moderately and
exercise freely. Logan was not
rich, and therefore could not give
many dinners; but he was powerful
or promised to be so, and he was a
favorite with people who could give
dinners, and he suffered in conse-
quence. Those who give aud those
who accept too much eating and
drinking are equally unfortunate.
The world laughs at Gladstone,
chopping down his almost daily tree
at Hawarden, as u crank, but in
consequence of tree chopping and
other healthful exercise Gladstone
is power in the world at nearly
eighty years of age; and Emperor
Wilhelm, who takes his daily horse
back exercise, is very healthy old
boy of ninety.
How many cightyyear-old able
bodied men in public life have we
in the United States? Washington
living and the packing of heavy
dinners here and there about the
country uses Americans up at a
time when English statesmen are at
their best. Bancroft, the historian,
is over four score and still healthful
and happy, but he takes his daily
long walks, as he has done these
twenty years. But Americans with
the physical qualities of Bancroft
are scarce.
What our prominent and well-to-
do people need is temperance in
eating, and an abundance but not
excess Of exercise. More of plain
bread, beef and tea, and less Of tur-
tie, oysters and wine; more of active
exercise and less sedentary occupa-
tions; more of walking and less of
carriage riding, and so better health
and longer lives. One thing more
they should observe. The design of
nature was to make eating and
drinking a benefit, not detriment,
to the body; and according to that
wise prohibition, cheap food, which
is the food most easily obtained, is
the best food, so that it be not foul
nor corrupt with decay or adultera-
ton before being taken into the
system. The man who attempts to
eat out his income after it passes
q reasonable sum viii find his great |
income barrier to his happiness
and standing menace against his
life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

WEDNESDAY. Feb. %. 1887.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

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QuizziSm, and its Kew.

Contains The explanation OF the origin
OF thousand and-one common savings
and familiar quotations. Il Is filed r.
lepls ton with interesting matter in
History. Literature, Geography. Science
and Biography. New in the Seventh
EdiIl0n. '0AA'h
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

More Exercise.-Isess High Isiving.-E Eating
Too Much Injurious, as well as Drinking
Too Much.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

4 CONVENTION of delegates rep
resenting Labor, are in convention
at Cincinnati. Every state is rep
resented. The object is to form
new national party.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

WAsHISGToS' S birthday was more
generally observed, throughput the
country, than for many years. We
are glad to record this evidence OF a
return to patriotic ardor among the
American people.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

The Pennsylvania railroad has
succeeded in heading off the b. & o.
in its contemplated route to N ew
York. This will necessitate the
building of new and independent
line, at very heavy expense; but
the road will be built and work
commenced when spring opens.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23
Holiday Gifts.

II yon think of making present of a
book to your wife or sweetheart. lover
or friend, you viii not find ANYTHING
more instructive and amusing than the
two books: 'u0
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

The OUTLOOK for Spring bust
ness is very encouraging. In this
city there is increased inquiry for
building lots and good prices can
be realized for those eligible situa-
ted. One contractor and builder is
making arrangements to put up
twenty comfortable dwellings on
speculation, believing that our new
railroad will cause demand for
new residences in our city. The
past year has added many new
dwellings to our city and suburbs;
and present indications are that the
number will be largely increased and
Of a bitter quality than ever before
in one year.
The low price of serials the past
year has created q scarcity of money
among our farmers, and the retail
business of our city has not been as
satisfactory as we could wish, yet a
fair business has been done. The
prospects are however brighter in
anticipation of the heavy business
throughout the different sections of
our country, as evidenced by thein-
creased demands already crowding
upon our railroads, and taxing them
to their utmost.
There is evidently better pub
lie spirit manifesting itself among
our citizens who can command capi-
tai, to enlarge and improve our city
and make it still more desirable as
: place Of residence, for the wealthy
and industrious.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

SENATOR Sherman has resign ed
the presidency of the United States
Senate. lie will probably be sue
ceeded by Senator Hoar or Senator
Ingalls,. This resignation was made
to enable the Senate to elect a pre-
siding officer before its adjournment
who would be competent to swear
in the new members of the Fiftieth
Congress.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23

BrsMARK was victorious in the
ele ctions in Germany on Monday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-02-23
ANNAPOLIS
49, TRANSFER COMPANY. So
Office, City Hotel, Main St.

Rear Entrance, on Gloucester Street.
Donble and Single Teams; also Saddle
Horses for hire, by the hour, day and
week. Fine Carriages for visiting parties
or pleasure, at reasonable rates. Orders
left at the Office in the City Hotel, at all
hours of the day or night, for passengers
for the cab or baggage, will receive
prompt attention.
"a Special attention giren to Funerals
at short notice.
Particular care given to transient hor-
ses and those on livery.
f3ml ANNAPOLIS TRANSFER co.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
A FAIRY STORY 2,4oo YEARS
OLD

Not one sweet girl in $4,000 knows the
origin of her baby hood friend Cinderella.
Somebody tells us that Cinderella's real
name was Rhodope, and she was beau
tiful Egyptian maiden, who lived $40
years before the common era and during
the reign of Psammeticus, one Of the
twelve kings Of Egypt. One day Rho
dope ventured to go in bathing in clear
stream near her home, and meanwhile
left her shoes, which must have been un-
usually small lying on the bank. An eagle
passing above CHANGED to catch sight
of the little sandals, and, mistaking them
for a toothsome titbit, pounced down
and carried one in his beak. The bird
then unwittingly played the part OF fairy
godmother; for flying directly over Mem
phis, where King Psammeticus was dis
pensing justice, it let the shoe fall right
into the Kings lap. Its size, beauty and
daintiness Immediately attracted the roy
al eye, aud the king, determined upon
knowing the wearer of so cunning shoe,
sent through all his kingdom in search OF
the foot that would fit it. The messen-
ger finally discovered Rhodope, fitted on
the shoe, and carried her in triumph to
Memphis, where she became the Queen
of King Psammeticus.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
WHAT MARY GAVE.

She gave an hour of patient care to the
little baby sister who was cutting teeth.
She gave string and crooked pin and
a great deal of good advice to the three
year-old brother who wanted to play at
fishing. She gave Ellen, the maid, pre-
cious hour to go and visit her sick baby
at home; for Ellen was widow, and left
her child with its grandmother while she
not have seen them very often if our gen.
erous Mary had not offered to attend the
door and look after the kitchen fire while
she was away. But this is not all Mary
gave. She dressed herself go neatly, and
looked so bright and kind and obliging,
that she gave her mother thrill of pleas
ure whenever she caught sight of the
young, pleasant face. She wrote letter
to her father, who was absent on business,
in which she gave him all the news he
wanted, in such frank, artless way,
that he thanked his daughter in his
heart. She gave patient attention to
long, tiresome story by her grandmoth-
er, though she had heard it many times
before. She laughed just at the right
time, and when it was ended, made the
old lady happy by a goodnight kiss
Thus she had given valuable presents to
six people in one day, and yet she had not
a cent in the world. She was as good as
gold, and she gave something of herself
to all those who were SO happy as to meet
her
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
EXTRAORDINARY CONDUCT OF
a MASTIFF.

n mAo
The following circumstances the writer
has narrated to various persons. The
last rehearsal was to gentleman Of liter
airy reputation, who subsequently jocose-
ly said that he was doing the writer's
reputation among his friends great dam
age by relating this incident, as it ap-
peared to defy belief. AS we know it to
be fact, we have concluded to narrate
it, and have it certified to, that it may
take its place among authentic incidents
not to be questioned after it is incorpo-
rated in works upon the subject.
Mr.. Harold Dollner, native of Den :.
mark, and for many years Consul Gener-
al of Denmark in this city, and portion
of the time acting minister for that king
dom, and well known to business men as
the head OF the firm OF Dollner, Potter &
Co., of New York, for many years resided
in Brooklyn in kind of rus IN arbe-a
mansion of the old style, situated on
Washington avenue, in the midst of
what, for city, are large grounds. He
always took a great interest in his
flowers, trees and vegetables, aud in the
heart of the city raised the very finest
pumpkins. He also kept two or three
dogs-one house dog, another of the
spaniel variety, and the third powerful
mastiff. The mastiff was always chat ed
near the stable, and not far from the rear
entrance to the premises.
In certain autumn the pumpkins
which were produced in Mr.. Dollner's
garden were of such extraordinary size
and beauty that they excited the cupidity
of person, who stole two of the largest
of them and took them to the Horticultu-
raj Exhibition, where he entered them as
his own and took the premium for them.
This so raised Mr.. Dollner's indignation
that he instructed his gardener to take
off the largest of those which remained
and deposit them in the cellar, lest they
should also be stolen. At the same time
he told him to set the mastiff loose, so
that if anybody else came in at night to
steal the pumpkins, the dog would attack
him. Pursuant to this order, the garden
or worked all the afternoon taking off the
finest OF the pumpkins, which he carried
up one by one piling them near the cellar
door until he had finished, when he con-
veyed them il to the cellar. About sunset
he unchaip ed the mastiff.
The dog had watched the performance
of the gardener, and during the night he
gnawed off the largest of the remaining
pumpkins and carried them one by one to
the cellar door, where he piled them up
and stood guard over them until the
next morning, when as the cook arose
and opened the kitchen door, with an ex-
preston of great delight the animal
wagged his tail, looked up for appreciation
and went away The next night he gnaw-
ed off everything from the size of
hazel nut upward and carried them to
the cellar door as before. A few days
afterward, when the person suspected of
having stolen the pumpkins, who had
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
Luxuriant Hair

Can only be preserved by keeping the
scalp clean, cool, and free from dam
druff, and the body in a healthful
condition. The great popularity of
Ayers Hair Vigor is due to the fact
that it cleanses the scalp, promotes the
growth of the hair, prevents it from
falli-y out, YES it that soft and
silk gloss s. .tial to perfect beauty.
Frederick l..ardy, of Roxbury, Mass,
gentleman fifty years of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. After trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. eft
stopped the falling out" he writes
"and, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair without staining the
scalp) to the same shade Of broom il
had when was 25 years of age"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09

always been friendly with him entered,
the mastiff sprang upon him with the. ut
most rage.
Mr.. Dollner was living when we wrote
the above. It was then sent to him with
the request that he would certify to it's
truth if he could, or alter it till he could
copscientiously attest it. A few weeks
before his death we received our last
communication from him:
259 WASHINGTON AVENUE,
Brooklyn, Z, IL, 1886.
Icertify that the account given by DR..
Buckley of my pumpkins and my dog Is
true in every particular.
HAROLD DoLLNER.
It is plain that the mdstiff had never
seen such an operation before. He,
therefore, must have comprehended it by
an effort of the mind, held it through the
entire night, worked upon it, contemplate
ed it as completed act, and surrendered
the pumpkins to the family when they
arose. Yet, of course, he failed to COM
prehend the reason, or to distinguish the
value of the ripe from that of the green
pumpkins. He also obviously connected
the man, who had in his sight stolen the
pumpkins, with the deed.
At the time this was told to the writer,
there were six witnesses living the gar
dener, two servants in the house, and the
owner of the establishment, his wife and
thair Confederation Af17,oc0fe
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE

For Children and Pulmonary Troubles.
DIR. w. S. Hoy, Point Pleasant, W. Va,
says: I" have made thorough test with
Scott's Emulsion in Pulmonary Troubles
and General Debility, and have been aston
ished at the good results; for children with
ricketts, or Marasmus it is unequalled."
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09

low the procession with his paper patch
and mucilsge-bottle, and be on hand for
that awful moment when the drum-head
would be driven in by Uncle Solomon's
Incorporate muscle.
The procession gathered in honor of
the day, and, as usual, started an hour
after the appointed time; and Uncle Sol
ONION started with it, rs member of a
small, but select and proud, musical
corp. He was famous for his drumming,
and he was resolved to be more famous
than ever. A remark made by Pingreen
had rather nettled Uncle Solomon.
"Don't bust your drum in this timer
advised Pingreen before crowd OF
thirsty loafers.
Uncle Solomon looked as if he wished
to "bust in Pingreen; but smothering
his wrath at this allusion to the past,
said stiffly and with dignity: "Guess
can drum"
Never-in Uncle Solomon's opinion
had the drum sounded so we'll as that
morning. With firm, strong hand he
did arouse the sleeping thunder in the
old drum, and send it out in triumph.
Did he see a little fellow following the
procession, carefully watching every
pound on the drum, hiding under his
jacket sheet of paper he CHANGED to
pick up, and in his pocket a mucilage-
bottle? No, Uncle Solomon only saw his
drum, and strobe off in majesty. When
he reached Pingreen's hole, he saw q
group of old cronies at the door.
"There they are !" thought Uncle Sol
ONION. "Pll show 'em what I can do.
Pingreen ought to be ashamed OF hisself."
In his pride he gave the old drum a
sturdy pounding. He was excited, too,
by the liquor drank, and finally gave a
whack that was without mercy.
R-r-r-ripl The old drum-head had col
lapsed! Uncle Solomon's hand that had
given the unlucky blow fell as if that in
turn had collapsed. A shout went up
from the grinning group at Pingreen's
door. Uncle Solomon heard it. He heard
something else. "Here, here, Uncle! Oh,
oh, oh, do come !"
It was Billy, who now grasped Uncle
Solomon's big, fat hand, and who was
trying to pull him out OF the procession.
The mortified drummer was glad to fol-
low Billy into a vacant lot. The noisy
procession passed on. Uncle Solomon
threw himself on the grass and bowed
his head, while the big drum rolled into
hollow.
"I'll fix that |" shouted Billy, pulling
out paper and bottle. "There /" he cried
triumphantly. "See, Uncle see !"
The detected uncle arose, came with
his sad face to the drum, and what did he
see patched over the ragged hole2 The
| temperance document, calling out: CHOW
is the time! Sign now !" Billy did not
notice what he had patched with. A
| good impulse seized Uncle Solomon.
Yes, will sign Pingreen sha'nt
make laughing stock of me-" he de-
| clared.
| Up in the barn.chamber is Uncle Sol
onions old drum still patched with the
pledge.
SIT makes better music than ever"
says Aunt Mary.
That is because Uncle Solomon kept
his pledge.-Sunday-SchooI Times.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
Out Youmg Beop1e.
ROVER IN CHURCH.
BY JAMES BUCKHAM.

Twas a Sunday morning in early May,
A beautiful sunny, quiet day,
And all the village, old and young,
Had trooped to church when the church bell
rung,
The windows were open, and breezes sweet
Fluttered the hymn books from seat to seat.
Even the BIRDS in the pale leaved birch
Sang as softly as if in church,
Right in the midst of the minister's prayer
There came a knock at the door. "Who's there.
I wonder?" the gray-haired sexton thought.
As his careful ear the tapping caught.
Rnp-rdp, rap rdp-a louder sound.
The boys on the back seats turned around.
What could it mean2 for never before
Had any one knocked at the old church door.
Again the tapping, and now so loud,
The minister paused Though his head was
bowed.
Rappetp-rdp! This will never do;
The girls are peeping. and laughing tool
So the sexton tripped DER the creaking floor,
Lifted the latch, and opened the door.
In there trotted a big black dog,
AS big as a bearl With a solemn jog
Right I'D the center aisle he battered;
People might stare, it little mattered.
Straight he went to a little maid,
who blushed and hid, as though afraid,
And there sat down, as If to say,
I'm sorry that I was late to-day;
But better late than never, you know.
Besides, waited an hour or so,
And couldn't get them to open the door,
Till 1 wagged my tail and bumped the moor,
Now little mistress, I'm going to stay,
And hear what the minister has to say"
The poor little girl hid her face, and criedl
But the big dog nestled close to her side,
And kissed her, dog fashion, tenderly,
Wondering what the matter could bel
The dog being large land the sexton small,
He sat through the sermon, and heard 1t all,
AS solemn and wise as any one there,
With very dignifed, scholarly airli
And, instead of scolding, the minister said,
AS he laid his hand on the sweet child's head,
After the service, II never knew
Two better list'ners than Rover and your
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
ESSAY ON MEN.
BY A STUDENT OF vAssAR COLLEGE.

Men are peculiar; they wear No. 10
boots and more. This is what makes it
easy to recognize a man when you see
one. Men wear hats they are careful of
and carry umbrellas they are not careful
Of; when not losing them, they are al
ways poking them into somebody's eyes.
Men don't gossip, but they go to their
clubs, and talk over the "news." Men
don't paint or powder (otten), but they
raise whiskers that make them look like
Scotch terriers, and coax little hair moles
to grow on their chins. Men are not
vain, but they never like the young lady
who says they are not handsome. Men
are consistent. They Ike to see the
dress of a lady plain and sensible, "hate
furbelows and fummery," hut let lady
in a "plain sensible dress" enter car
where these men are seated and she may
stand an hour and not one of them offer
her a seat, but when lady enters array
ed in the height Of fashion every one of
them will spring to his feet and glory in
the honor of standing for her sake, or
rather for the sake of her clothes. Men
never find any fault with themselves, not
the can help it. Adam showed them
how they could help it, and they have
profted by his instruction. Men take
cold and think they are going to die, and
when you carry them bowl OF herb tea
they turn pale and ask you if it is bitter
and if you don't suppose it would do just
as we'll to take it next week.
Men don't lead around poodle dog
with blue ribbon, but they chew tobac-
co and perfume their clothes with.a pipe.
Men are always wanting clean shirt,
and when they get one they are always
ready to swear that there is not button
on it, when all the time the.buttons will
be there only they can't find them. Men
can never find anything. They pull off
their boots and forget where they put
them, and pretend they remember just
all about it, and after they have rummag-
ed around and turned everything upside
uoWD, duu lOoAou Oh dii euo SHELVES III
the pantry, in the sewing machine
drawer, and upset your workbasket, sit
down and remark that this is deuce of a
house, fellow never knows when he
gets out of thing when he'is going to set
eyes on it again; and when you bring his
boots, that you have found right where
he left them, he hands you his slippers
and wants to know if you "can't jab them
into some out-of-the-way corner where
the old Scratch would never look for 'em,
Men think they know a lot, and they do
sometimes Men are trouble, but they
are handy to have in the house in "a thun-
der shower, or when the wind blows
and they are not afraid of mice.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-09
A PARABLE OF LOVE.

"I'll master it," said the axe; and his
blows fell heavily on the iron.
But every blow made his edge more
blunt until he ceased to strike.
"Leave it to me-" said the saw, and
with his relentless teeth he worked back
ward and forward on its surface until
they we're all worn down and, broken, he
fell aside.
"Ha, hap said the hammer. 81 knew
you wouldn't succeed. I'll show you
the way"
But at the first fierce stroke, off flew
his head, and the iron remained as be-
fore.
"Shall 1 try?" asked the soft, small
flame.
They all despised the fame, but he
curled gently round the iron, embraced
it, and never left it until it melted under
his irresistible influence.
There are hearts hard enough to resist
the force OF wrath, the malice OF persecu-
ton, and the fury OF pride, SO as to make
their acts recoil ON their adversaries; but
there is power stronger than any of
those, and hard indeed is the heart that
can resist love.